Nervi-Conterno, Gattinara 'Vigna Molsino' 2018
Place: Gattinara, Italy
Grape: Nebbiolo
Vibe: Structured
The 2018 Gattinara Molsino emerges from a relatively warm, sunny spot on the estate at 400m in elevation. It presents myriad shades of dark cherry/plum fruit, sage, menthol, new leather and dark spices. Potent and virile in the glass, the Molsino possesses tremendous drive as it builds into a deep, beautifully resonant finish that is utterly captivating. It’s a remarkable effort for the first year in which Roberto and his team were in charge. The ambition is pretty clear. Molsino will soon be the Monfortino of Alto Piemonte. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous) ABV: 14.5%